Specs
Research 1997 Suzuki Sidekick specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
JS 2dr JS Soft Top Manual
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.4 x 0.39 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
8.66 x 1.34 |
Brake Type |
Power |
Brake ABS System |
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
8.1 |
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
39.8 |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
41.7 |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
43.8 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
12.6 |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
31.2 |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
32.9 |
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
5.8 |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
55 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
390 |
Engine
Displacement |
1.6L/97 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
95 @ 5600 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
98 @ 4000 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas L4 |
Fuel System |
SFI |
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in) |
55.1 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
54.9 |
Height, Overall (in) |
64.3 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
64.2 |
Length, Overall (in) |
143.7 |
Wheelbase (in) |
86.6 |
Liftover Height (in) |
27.0 |
Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
50.4 |
Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
34.3 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
7.5 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
11.1 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
52.5 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.1 |
Front Head Room (in) |
39.5 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
41.9 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
31.7 |
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
91.5 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
50.2 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
51.8 |
Second Head Room (in) |
39.0 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
23 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
26 |
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.8 |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
34.4 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
21.7 |
Steering Type |
Manual |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
32.2 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Suzuki Sidekick |
Vehicle Name |
Suzuki Sidekick |
Body Style |
2-Door |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Rigid Axle |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/coil spring |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/trailing arms |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.95 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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Tires
Spare Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Size |
P195/75R15 |
Rear Tire Size |
P195/75R15 |
Front Tire Size |
P195/75R15 |
Rear Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
100 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.38 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.47 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.65 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
Trans Type |
5-Speed |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
5.13 |
Clutch Size (in) |
8.46 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.67 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.80 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.0 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Special Purpose |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2339 |
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 5.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 5.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 5.5 |
Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |